Staff was fantastic, walk to river front nice and easy. Wonderful bar area. Very clean, pool was great.

Helena,
United States of America

Great location, staff have good understanding of customer service. Like the fact that everyone’s English was very good. You have an amazing model for hotels in Portugal. It would be great to have a hotel like this is Lisbon staffed with good people.

Cpr,
Canada

It had everything we needed. Very spacious, very large balcony which was superb, great views

The staff at Hotel Apollo was exceptional - they were always available to help and to offer advice. Everyone was so naturally warm and friendly. I am not when, but I will be going back and will be recommending this hotel

Antonio,
Canada

Good value for money, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, convenient location, comfortable room with balcony. Short walk to restaurants.

Deirdre,
United Kingdom

Very nice and helpfull staff, bicycle touring friendly, super clean and elegant, not too much just perfect.
Highlig recomendable.

Morten,
Denmark

The comfort and cleanliness of the rooms and communal areas and the staff we excellent. Highly recommend this hotel

Hotel Apolo
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8.9

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1,039 reviews

9.3

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What guests loved the most:

“Good well priced hotel in a convenient location with secure parking and an excellent inclusive breakfast”

“The comfort and cleanliness of the rooms and communal areas and the staff we excellent. Highly recommend this hotel”

Christopher
United Kingdom

Hotel Apolo offers a pool and rooms with balconies and free Wi-Fi in central Vila Real de Santo António. The Guadiana River, marking the border with Spain, is 5 minutes’ walk away.

All rooms have air conditioning and a colorful décor. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bidet. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel.

Guests can take a refreshing dove in the hotel’s outdoor pool or sunbathe on loungers on the poolside deck.

A daily breakfast buffet is served in Apolo’s dining room or on the terrace overlooking the pool and a public garden. A well-stocked wine bar is also on site.

The Hotel Apolo is 0.9 mi from Santo Antonio Beach which is accessible by a seasonal tourist train, available in the summer, which stops 350 feet from the hotel. Boat trips along the Guadiana River depart from the Marina, 1,650 feet away. The hotel is 2,650 feet from the Vila Real de Santo António Sport Complex.

- Breakfast buffet in the restaurant or continental breakfast served in the room;
- Candles, decorated bed, sparkling wine, water and sweets;
- VIP service in the room;
- Late check-in (15:00 to 19:00);
- 2 Sunset drinks in the hotel bar before leaving for dinner;
- Free Parking;
-Late Check-out up to 14:00.

Room Facilities:

• Tea/Coffee maker

• Minibar

• Shower

• Bathtub

• Safe

• TV

• Telephone

• Fax

• Air conditioning

• Hairdryer

• Balcony

• Desk

• Ironing facilities

• Sitting area

• Free toiletries

• Toilet

• Patio

• Private Bathroom

• Heating

• Slippers

• Satellite channels

• Bathtub or shower

• Laptop safe

• Flat-screen TV

• Soundproof

• Tile/Marble floor

• View

• Wake-up service

• Electric kettle

• Private pool

• Wardrobe or closet

• Bidet

• Pool view

• Hypoallergenic

• City view

• Terrace

• Towels

• Linens

• Outdoor dining area

• Upper floors accessible by elevator

• Entire unit wheelchair accessible

• Clothes rack

• Toilet paper

Free WiFi!

Parking:

Free!
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

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“Staff was fantastic, walk to river front nice and easy. Wonderful bar area. Very clean, pool was great.”

HelenaUnited States of America

“Great location, staff have good understanding of customer service. Like the fact that everyone’s English was very good. You have an amazing model for hotels in Portugal. It would be great to have a hotel like this is Lisbon staffed with good people. ”

CprCanada

“It had everything we needed. Very spacious, very large balcony which was superb, great views”

“The staff at Hotel Apollo was exceptional - they were always available to help and to offer advice. Everyone was so naturally warm and friendly. I am not when, but I will be going back and will be recommending this hotel”

AntonioCanada

“Good value for money, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, convenient location, comfortable room with balcony. Short walk to restaurants.”

Newest Reviews for Hotel Apolo

Good value for money, friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast, convenient location, comfortable room with balcony. Short walk to restaurants.

Stayed in April 2019

Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Kevin

Ireland

9.2

“Loved Vila Real De Santo Antonio.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Twin Room

• Stayed 3 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

No problems at all.

The breakfast was exceptional.

Stayed in April 2019

Reviewed: April 23, 2019

Morten

Denmark

3 helpful votes

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Standard Double Room

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

Very nice and helpfull staff, bicycle touring friendly, super clean and elegant, not too much just perfect.
Highlig recomendable.

Stayed in April 2019

Reviewed: March 18, 2019

Christopher

United Kingdom

10

“Loved it and will definitely stay again”

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Standard Single Room

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

Nothing

The comfort and cleanliness of the rooms and communal areas and the staff we excellent. Highly recommend this hotel

Stayed in March 2019

Reviewed: March 13, 2019

John

United Kingdom

4 helpful votes

10

“Good option for the independent tourist”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Twin Room

• Stayed 7 nights

The weather

Good well priced hotel in a convenient location with secure parking and an excellent inclusive breakfast

Stayed in March 2019

Reviewed: February 23, 2019

Paul

Portugal

Age group: 65+

5 helpful votes

9.6

“A top class stay for a budget price. ”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Twin Room

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

Aircon/heating clicked constantly when on. TV screen has lost colour

Excellent reception, staff, and clear that Management was active and hands on. Bathroom was one of best with bidet, plenty of hooks, rails and shelving for towels and toiletries. Non-slip mat provided for bath/shower.

Stayed in February 2019

Reviewed: February 15, 2019

Sheila

Ireland

4 helpful votes

10

“Fabulous hotel, great location.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Twin Room

• Stayed 1 night

The coffee.

This is a really nice hotel located right in the centre of Vila Real. Staff were lovely and friendly. Room was great – really high standard. Breakfast was adequate. Hot food was not great and best avoided. Rest was fine except for coffee – undrinkable!! Parking – right outside the hotel – was great. Would return to this hotel for its location alone.

Stayed in February 2019

Reviewed: February 8, 2019

Gordon

Canada

1 helpful vote

10

“Totally superb”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Double Room

• Stayed 1 night

The staff was outstanding, the hotel was very comfortable and the location was excellent. We came in by train and walked the short distance to the hotel. We found the room simple but comfortable. Upon entering the hotel we were immediately greeted by staff wanting to assist with genuine enthusiasm. The hotel is about two short blocks away from the pedestrian district and the many sights of Vile Real de Santo Antonio. The ferry going across to Spain is also easy walking distance.

Stayed in February 2019

Reviewed: January 13, 2019

John

Portugal

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Twin Room

• Stayed 3 nights

Excellent breakfast & friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Andy Parkin

United Kingdom

10

“Very enjoyable.”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Standard Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

The staff were excellent, very attentive and welcoming. The room was superb. Cannot fault this hotel.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: December 29, 2018

Wing

United Kingdom

9.2

“Thoughtful staff, Good location, spotless”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Standard Twin Room

• Stayed 3 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Staff extremely helpful!! The hotel offers bikes for you to go around town and beaches; an idyllic way to work off all that food and drinks we overly consumed!!

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 28, 2018

Brian

United Kingdom

5.0

Fair

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Standard Twin Room

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

The air conditioning was broken and only cold air was coming in -the hot air was going to the ceiling as the fins on the unit had been damaged!